Chemical composition and the potential biological activities of piper betel – a review. Malaysian Journal of Applied Sciences (MyJAS), 3 (1). pp. 1-8. ISSN 0127-9246 (2018)
Abstract
Piper betel is a member of the family Piperaceae, commonly known as Sirih (Malaysia and Indonesia), Paan (India and Bangladesh), Betel (English) and Phlu (Thailand). It is widely found and grown in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, other Southeast Asian and East African countries. Piper betel is widely used throughout the world even in modern days due to its known medicinal properties. Betel plant contains various biologically active compounds, which are responsible for its numerous pharmacological actions. The medicinal profile reveals Piper betel to have a high potential for treating many diseases and conditions. Further studies of betel plant are recommended to focus on the variety of metabolic activities in human, thus, improving its usage medically that will be beneficial to mankind.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Piper Betel, Antimicrobial activity, Antifungal activity, Antioxidant activity, Medicinal plants |
| Taxonomy: | By Subject > Applied Sciences > Biology |
| Local Content Hub: | Subjects > Applied Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Eza Eliana Abdul Wahid |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Apr 2021 03:49 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Apr 2021 03:49 |
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